Pakistan International School Al-Khobar is merely a new name while the school has already been functioning for more than the span of a generation under the title of Pakistani Community High School Al-Khobar. It was established in 1966 as an elementary school. It was raised to secondary (S.S.C.) level in 1970 and then to higher secondary (H.S.S.C.) level in 1983. The school campus consists of two wings, one for boys and the other for girls facing each other located on Prince Naif Street between 18th and 19th crosses in the heart of Al-Khobar City.

The students of senior school and college have consistently achieved excellent results over the years and brought credit to their alma mater, parents and teachers. In the span of 4 decades many of senior students have obtained first, second and/or third positions at Pakistan level. Acknowledging the highest academic standard and excellent results FBISE, Islamabad has on many occasions declared Pakistan International School Al-Khobar as the best overseas Pakistani school.